Gaza (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gaza (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 7.852 N,47 54.572 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 30.130867
  • Longitude: 47.909533
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GAZA (POSSIBLY)
Type dredger
Flag IQ
Length 82 m
Width 14.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 2301
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH494/400/03 13.7.93 HH494/400/03 13.7.93 WK OF DREDGER GHAZA 88 IN 300755N, 475436E IS MARKED AND CLEAR OF CHANNEL. (GEN. ESTAB. OF PORTS OF IRAQ, TELEX 12.7.93). MAY BE M TRAILING SUCTION DREDGER GAZA. (LL, 23.7.93). INS AS DW (MARKED). - NM 2596/93. 20.3.95 20.3.95 WGD POSN: 300747.4N, 475435.4E. NC 1238. HH495/400/03 30.4.03 HH495/400/03 30.4.03 POSN GIVEN AS 3007.852N, 4754.572E [WGD]. WK IS NOT MARKED. (S/LT CHRIS PARRY, AWNIS DO3, E-MAIL DTD 27.4.03) AMEND TO DW IN NEW POSN. BR STD. 19.8.05 19.8.05 NOT SHOWN ON US HENSON SURVEY [M4126], OR US 62437 [11TH EDN, APR'05]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 1228.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2005

Circumstances of loss

3.3.1991 BUILT IN 1980 BY ORENSTEIN & KOPPEL AG, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ (STATE ORGANISATION OF IRAQI PORTS). WAS REPORTED ON 3.3.1991 TO HAVE BEEN SUNK DURING HOSTILITIES NEAR KHOR AL ZUBAIR, FOLLOWING IRAQI INVASION OF KUWAIT IN AUG'90. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GAZA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GAZA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 30 7.852 N,47 54.572 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GAZA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GAZA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GAZA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GAZA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GAZA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GAZA (POSSIBLY) belonged to IQ.

What was the tonnage of the GAZA (POSSIBLY)?

The GAZA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2301 tons.

What type of wreck is the GAZA (POSSIBLY)?

The GAZA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a dredger.

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